Status:

RECRUITING

The Effects of Four Instant Maize Porridges on Satiety Measures

Lead Sponsor:

PepsiCo Global R&D

Conditions:

Satiety

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is designed to test the hypothesis that whole-grain forms of maize meal enhance and prolong satiety post-meal consumption.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Availability to participate on the test days
  • Interest and consent to participate in the study
  • Participants must be willing to fast 10 hours overnight before the test breakfast meal (only water allowed)
  • Products and meals high in fiber, alcohol and strenuous exercise should be avoided 24 hours before the test
  • Age 18-35 years
  • Healthy BMI: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
  • Equal split, males and females

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy; breast-feeding
  • History of gastrointestinal disease having an impact on food absorption or digestion; anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa
  • Anaemia
  • Hypoglycaemia
  • Cardiovascular disease; elevated plasma glucose; unstable thyroid function
  • Abnormal/irregular menstrual cycle
  • Substance abuse
  • Being on medication which influences appetite
  • Depression; smoking
  • Participation in any weight altering program; weight gain or loss \> 5 kg in 3 months prior to enrolment
  • History of intestinal discomfort when consuming relatively small (e.g., \<10g) amounts of non-digestible fibres
  • Any known food allergies or intolerances such as wheat or soy; special diets prescribed by medical practitioner
  • Any intensive physical training program

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 21 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07204470

Start Date

July 21 2025

End Date

September 30 2025

Last Update

October 2 2025

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U. Pretoria

Pretoria, South Africa, 0083